Drawing Supplies

Browse the varied selection of drawing supplies available at Staples® to find the right tools for creating sketches. The right set of drawing implements to get depends on the user's skill level. While beginners and school-age kids only require basic tools, professionals need more precise and versatile art supplies in their drawing kits.

Essential Accessories to Get When Shopping for Drawing Supplies
The four essential drawing tools for budding artists are pencil, paper, pencil sharpener, and eraser. Regular pencils have solid cores made of graphite and charcoal. They are available in different hardness levels, with each producing lines of unique thickness and intensity. Manufacturers classify drawing pencils with an HB scale and a numerical scale. The number and H designation of a pencil describe the hardness of its graphite core. The harder the implement, the lighter it draws. B expresses the blackness of a pencil mark. Soft drawing pencils have markings ranging from B to 8B while hard ones bear HB to 5H.

There are three features artists have to look for when comparing drawing paper. These are texture, weight, and durability. Sketchbooks with a smooth texture are best for soft pencils. Choose acid-free sketch paper to make drawings last longer. For erasers, look for one that's soft and smooth. It should remove lines cleanly, leave little to no residue, and preserve the surface of drawing paper.

Choose an Artist Set for a Complete Collection of Drawing Supplies
Drawing sets contain all the supplies needed by most artists. These sets usually have multiple pencils and erasers. They may also include additional drawing implements like sketching pens and blending stumps. Pick a set of graphite pencils of different grades ranging from B (softest) to 5H (hardest). Mechanical pencils allow users to make small sketches and draw fine details. In addition to the grades of their lead cores, artists also consider tip fineness when selecting mechanical pencils. To do color drawings, consider a set of crayons, colored pencils, and markers, and/or chalk pastels.

What Charcoal Drawing Supplies Do Artists Need?
Charcoal is excellent for figure drawing and is available as stick, pencil, and in powder form. Charcoal pencils are for drawing fine details while the stick form is best for broad strokes and sketching on large canvases. There are three types of drawing charcoal. Willow charcoal is hard and brittle and puts down light lines that are easy to blend and rub off. Compressed charcoal draws thick lines and is suitable for shading but is difficult to erase or blend. Vine charcoal offers a good balance between willow and compressed varieties.

What Should You Look for in Art Pens When Shopping for Drawing Supplies?
Tips and ink types are important features to note when comparing drawing pens. Besides color, also consider the quality, opacity, flow, and drying speeds of the inks. The best drawing pens use quick-drying, fade-resistant, and waterproof archival inks.

Should Artists Get Specialty Paper When Ordering Drawing Supplies?
Yes and no. Any type of paper can serve as drawing paper. However, it is best to use the right paper for each drawing tool. For example, graphite and charcoal pencils sketch better on thick and coarse paper. Look for a sketchbook filled with smooth pages when drawing with pens, crayons, and markers.

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Binney & Smith Crayola® Oil Pastels, Assorted Colors, 28/Pk

Item: 752039 / Model : 52-4628

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Set includes red, blue, yellow, orange, violet, green, blue violet, red violet, yellow green, blue green, yellow orange, red orange, black, white, gray, silver, gold, pink, green yellow, sky blue, sea green, brick red, goldenrod, midnight blue, forest green, apricot, peach, brown
Colors are easy to blend and the pointed tips allow for detailed drawing
Recommended for kids age 7 and up

$6.49

28/Box

Oil Pastels, 25 color set

Item: 871642 / Model : CK-9807

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Regular size sticks are 2" long x 1/3" diameter
25 piece set
Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

$6.29

Each

Staedtler Fiber Tip Pen Duo-Colour JB 36pcs (320C36JBU)

Item: 2417939 / Model : 320C36LU

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36 assorted fashion colors
Fiber Tips
Various .5MM - 3.0 tips

$12.99

36/Pack

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Sargent Art® Chalk Pastels, Assorted, 12/Box

Item: 273794 / Model : SAR224112

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Excellent pastel chalk that are richly pigmented and add a vibrant feel to artwork
Square shape provides excellent control for beginners as well as experienced professionals
Soft and smooth texture produces a good blending of colors

$9.89

12/Box

Crayola® Creativity Tub

Item: 573999 / Model : 04-5358

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Over 80 different items. Crayons, chalk, colored pencils, construction paper and more!
Clear, durable container provides storage and easy clean up when play time is over
Easy Clean Up, includes Washable paints and markers

$18.39

Each

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Crayola® Colored Pencils, 12/Box

Item: 300525 / Model : 68-4012

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Full-length colored pencils
3.3 mm
AP Certified Non-toxic

$3.49

12/Box

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Sargent Art Colored Pencil Set, Assorted, 120/Pack

Item: 1610004 / Model : SAR227252

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Colored pencil set
Assorted set of 120 colored pencils
Suitable for ages 3-10

$22.99

120/Pack

Royal Brush Artist Set For Beginners, Sketching & Drawing

Item: 943307 / Model : DS3000

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Everything the beginner artist needs to get started with oil painting
Contains (6) Essentials Graphite Pencils, (12) Essentials Graphite Colored Pencils, (3) Charcoal Pencils, (1) sketching/drawing paper pad, (3) blending stumps, (1) manikin, (1) sandpaper block, (1) pencil eraser, (1) sharpener, (1) 6-inch ruler, and (1) instruction booklet
All the supplies come neatly in a handy wooden storage box with handle measures (13" x 6.25" x 2")

$18.79

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Sakura Pigma Micron All Black 8 Piece Pen Set

Item: 940795 / Model : 30067

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Archival quality ink is waterproof, chemical resistant and fade resistant
Ink will not bleed and is quick drying
Black Ink

$18.09

Each

Crayola® Ultimate Art Supply Kit

Item: 587603 / Model : 04-6814

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Includes 8 markers, 24 crayons, 12 colored pencils, 8 washable watercolors, paint brush, scissor, washable glue and 30 colored sheets of paper
All in one portable art studio and easel
Easy storage & portability

$13.89

Each

Sargent Art® Watercolor Pencils, 72/Pack

Item: 155650 / Model : SAR227272

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3.3 mm lead
Assorted barrel
7" long

$17.99

72/Pack

Royal Brush Deluxe Sketching Artist Set

Item: 943327 / Model : SKET2000

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Sturdy wood case with a handle is perfect for travel and storage
Sturdy wood case with a handle is perfect for travel and storage
Conforms to ASTM D4236

$32.39

Each

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 36 Pack

Item: 2070332 / Model : 92885T

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Colored pencils with soft, thick cores that are perfect for shading and shadows
Ultra-smooth, even color laydown
Premium wood barrels with thick, robust leads that resist cracking and chipping

$59.99

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Royal Brush Studio Artist Set-Sketching & Drawing

Item: 943316 / Model : KCXLSKET

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Perfect for drawing and sketching on the go
contains (12) Essentials Color Pencils, (12) Essentials Graphite Pencils, (1) Artist's Sketching Pad, (3) blending tools, sandpaper block, (1) white eraser, (1) kneaded eraser, (1) sharpener, (1) Beginner's booklet and durable black canvas zipper case
Conforms to ASTM D4236

$19.99

Each

Crayola® Colored Pencils Classpack®, 240/Box

Item: 424772 / Model : 68-8024

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Full-length colored pencils
3.3-mm
AP Certified Non-toxic

$42.79

240/Carton

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Crayola Twistables Mini Crayons, 24/Pack

Item: 589733 / Model : 52-9724

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Fun new mini size
24 different brilliant colors
Clear vinyl pouch provides re-usable storage

$7.49

24/Pack

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Crayola® Twistables® Colored Pencils, 18/Pack

Item: 636184 / Model : 68-7418

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Clear barrels for easy color identification and viewing the twisting action
Lead doesn't need sharpening
Clear vinyl pouch for reusable storage

$6.89

18/Pack

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Crayola® Eraseable Colored Pencils, 12/Pack

Item: 495889 / Model : 68-4412

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Pre-sharpened long pencils are strong and durable
12 bright, intense assorted colors have smooth lay down
3.3mm lead size

$5.79

12/Box

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Crayola® Washable Crayons, 24/Pack

Item: 452838 / Model : 52-6924

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24 assorted washable colors
Ages: 4+ years
Non-toxic

$4.29

24/Box

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Ultimate Crayon Case, Sharpener Caddy, 152 Colors

Item: 267649 / Model : 52-0030

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Recommended for ages 3 and up
152ct Ultimate Crayon Case
Clear View to 152 crayons

$15.79

152/Box

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Binney & Smith Crayola® Write Start Colored Pencils, 8/St

Item: 791582 / Model : 68-4108

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Extra-thick 5.3 mm tip
Six-sided shape
Eight bright colors with fun decorations on pencil barrel

$4.99

8/Box

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Crayola® Short Barrel Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12/Box

Item: 508982 / Model : 68-4112

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Thick 3.3mm lead
Bright colors provides smooth, scratch free laydown
12 assorted colors

$3.19

12/Box

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Crayola® Washable Dry-Erase Crayons, Assorted, 8/Pack

Item: 833842 / Model : 98-5200

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Color: Black, blue, brown, green, orange, purple, red, yellow
Crayon size : 5" x 9/16"
Size group: Large

$6.99

8/Box

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Crayola Crayons Classpacks 16 Color Reg Size 800 Crayons (BIN528016)

Item: 23976798 / Model : BIN528016

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Crayons Classpack
800 Crayons
Made from paraffin wax and color pigment.

$49.99

800/Box

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